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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:42 am    Post subject: October 1965 Fastback in Greece Reply with quote

Well, time to present my latest project. Got wind of a fastback my mechanic was wanting to sell as he didn't have time to do what he wanted with it (maybe because of the 914, 4 beetles, T25, 58 23 window Deluxe and others...).
Had a look at it and it needed a bit of cleaning up as it been stood still for a number of years and repairing a bad repaint on the passenger side.
This is what it looked like:

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As we started looking into it, it turns out its a 1 owner (previous to sitting at my mechanics) car, with 75000 km, original paint, original paperwork, original keys with dealer leather pouch, etc..

So we tackled the dried out seals (Type 3 Headquarters where very helpful and great products too), the cracked paint on the passenger side (the original owner got the side scratched by a bus and the repaint had reacted and cracked), painting only the bare minimum and the driver side section above the headlight.
Heads were taken off to check (no wear in the bores), and a full service was done.

We are currently finishing the brakes but yesterday the car was lowered down from the lift for a little while to check the fit of the wheels and the suspension settings:

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I'm in love!!!!!

The interior is also perfect!! Progress pictures once I get some spare time.

Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Magic! The stance is perfect to.me. the original paint is another wonderful bonus of tbe fasty. One thing is certain, you one lucky dude. What about the condition of the engine? Congrats fasty buddy!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Magic! The stance is perfect to.me. the original paint is another wonderful bonus of tbe fasty. One thing is certain, you one lucky dude. What about the condition of the engine? Congrats fasty buddy!

X150!
That is SOOooo Sweet! Lucky isn't the word! Was there a pile of money in the boot too? Laughing
WoW!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, that is nice!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:47 am    Post subject: Re: October 1965 Fastback in Greece Reply with quote

greek_tony wrote:
Well, time to present my latest project. Got wind of a fastback my mechanic was wanting to sell as he didn't have time to do what he wanted with it (maybe because of the 914, 4 beetles, T25, 58 23 window Deluxe and others...).
Had a look at it and it needed a bit of cleaning up as it been stood still for a number of years and repairing a bad repaint on the passenger side.
This is what it looked like:

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Very Happy


Awesome, fine looking car! Keep us posted!

Say, do Smart drivers always park fully on the sidewalk, or was it just a really good party last night?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys!!!!

What sidewalk? I don't see no sidewalk... Laughing

Engine is perfect, no wear in the bores and all the tins are in great condition too (even found the remains of a sticker (factory?) on the muffler heat shield. Even the insulation on the heater boxes is fine.
Refurbing the calipers and most of the parts have the original cadmium plating still there. Very Happy
Gonna invest in some clear UV block film for the windows to protect the OG black vinyl interior.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, she cleaned up nice! Congrats on that find and I'm sure you'll be enjoying those drives.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

greek_tony wrote:
Thanks guys!!!!

What sidewalk? I don't see no sidewalk... Laughing

Engine is perfect, no wear in the bores and all the tins are in great condition too (even found the remains of a sticker (factory?) on the muffler heat shield. Even the insulation on the heater boxes is fine.
Refurbing the calipers and most of the parts have the original cadmium plating still there. Very Happy
Gonna invest in some clear UV block film for the windows to protect the OG black vinyl interior.
Wow another bonus you've got there buddy! What about the floor pan, rockers, frame head, inner fenders and other under chassis intricacies, are there rust issues to be addressed? Definitely a Volksworld magazine candidate, i may say! Keep us posted, buddy!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice.
Damn, those detailed Pedrini's are a great looking rim on a type3.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DONGKG wrote:
greek_tony wrote:
Thanks guys!!!!

What sidewalk? I don't see no sidewalk... Laughing

Engine is perfect, no wear in the bores and all the tins are in great condition too (even found the remains of a sticker (factory?) on the muffler heat shield. Even the insulation on the heater boxes is fine.
Refurbing the calipers and most of the parts have the original cadmium plating still there. Very Happy
Gonna invest in some clear UV block film for the windows to protect the OG black vinyl interior.
Wow another bonus you've got there buddy! What about the floor pan, rockers, frame head, inner fenders and other under chassis intricacies, are there rust issues to be addressed? Definitely a Volksworld magazine candidate, i may say! Keep us posted, buddy!


Thanks!!!!
Fixed a tiny hole under the battery and another one 2cmx2cm in the footwell behind the driver. Apart from that, nada!! Very Happy
The inner fenders have some flaking underseal and underneath perfect Baltic blue paint Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Otto1969 wrote:
Nice.
Damn, those detailed Pedrini's are a great looking rim on a type3.


Yep and the perfect offset too (pretty light to boot).
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Converting to dual circuit brakes for safety.
Had a chance to take a pic of the fender well, the brown is the flaking underseal. Is the number something the factory wrote during assembly?

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Converting to dual circuit brakes for safety.
Had a chance to take a pic of the fender well, the brown is the flaking underseal. Is the number something the factory wrote during assembly?

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Yes, sort of meaning "Inspected by No. 70"
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool!!!!
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:25 pm    Post subject: Re: October 1965 Fastback in Greece Reply with quote

greek_tony wrote:
Well, time to present my latest project. Got wind of a fastback my mechanic was wanting to sell as he didn't have time to do what he wanted with it

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I'm in love!!!!!

The interior is also perfect!! Progress pictures once I get some spare time.

Very Happy


Damn, that's nice. The tire and rim choice really compliments it too. Beautiful looking car. Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Bob!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's out of the shop!!!!!!!!!!!!
But needs the tank cleaning again as it gunked everything up on the first test drive (so we are moving it around using a ghetto set up with a fuel can). And its going to the electricians today for a check up.

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Now waiting for my restored Blaupunkt and figuring a speaker set up.

Anyone have a some fat chrome trim for the rear quarter they want to sell? had to repair the broken one but it looks bad.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow,
this is a truly awesome find! I've seen your thread on the retro rides forum as well. But I am unable to post there (not an active user)
Being a fasty owner myself - and putting a lot of work hours and love into it - I can only salute you for finding such an incredible original one! The interior and exterior is in awesome condition, judging by the pics.
The stance and wheels look perfect!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeti69 wrote:
Wow,
this is a truly awesome find! I've seen your thread on the retro rides forum as well. But I am unable to post there (not an active user)
Being a fasty owner myself - and putting a lot of work hours and love into it - I can only salute you for finding such an incredible original one! The interior and exterior is in awesome condition, judging by the pics.
The stance and wheels look perfect!


Thanks Yeti!!!!!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah, lovely...

A bit of rake helps make these look so right.

Really good to see one being properly cared for vs. being left to rot with some hoarder.
Looking forward to seeing you drive the wheels off of it!
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